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Lexus RX300

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,995 cc

LX55 SWJMOT history

LX55 SWJ is a blue petrol Lexus RX300 first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
124,582 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 SWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
RX300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 SWJ was last recorded at 124,582 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 7,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,041 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,541 miles
Average per year
5,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,582 miles
  • 2025 – 117,041 miles
  • 2024 – 105,314 miles
  • 2023 – 97,420 miles
  • 2021 – 93,299 miles
  • 2020 – 90,890 miles
  • 2019 – 88,571 miles
  • 2017 – 79,448 miles
  • 2015 – 64,024 miles
  • 2014 – 56,893 miles
  • 2013 – 49,561 miles
  • 2012 – 44,303 miles
  • 2010 – 34,840 miles
  • 2009 – 21,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,582 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split/deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split/deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,582 miles (+7,541)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    124,582 miles
    Test number
    570387684659
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass117,041 miles (+11,727)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,041 miles
    Test number
    408580795602
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,314 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,314 miles
    Test number
    271884748427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,420 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,420 miles
    Test number
    927713836446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,418 miles (+842)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,418 miles
    Test number
    224562068300
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,576 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,576 miles
    Test number
    717980579102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,529 miles (+3,230)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,529 miles
    Test number
    387050625538
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass93,299 miles (+2,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,299 miles
    Test number
    699784600807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,890 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,890 miles
    Test number
    987507865313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail90,864 miles (+2,293)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    730227322082
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum requirements (recommend replacing soon) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,571 miles (+9,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    643703799383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges. cut in tread also (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass79,448 miles (+15,424)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,448 miles
    Test number
    910946869075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes. both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass64,024 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,024 miles
    Test number
    202850078068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail63,947 miles (+7,054)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    107623003507
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55 r18 99v bridgestone (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass56,893 miles (+7,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,893 miles
    Test number
    297040734332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass49,561 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    236965313125
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail49,561 miles (+5,258)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    238894113153
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass44,303 miles (+9,463)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    448702522196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteAbout 3000 left on front brake pads

  19. Pass34,840 miles (+13,205)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,840 miles
    Test number
    324200910195
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear tyres crcking

  20. Fail21,635 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,635 miles
    Test number
    132566709021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  21. Pass21,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,635 miles
    Test number
    734476209055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 SWJ

Does LX55 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 SWJ is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 SWJ?
The MOT on LX55 SWJ is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 SWJ done?
LX55 SWJ was recorded at 124,582 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,799 miles a year.
Has LX55 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 SWJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 SWJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 SWJ find?
LX55 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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